Katja Fridman

Strategic GTM Leader at Salesforce | Ex-SAP & Philips

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Salesforceex-SAPex-Philips

I lead strategic go-to-market, narrative, and commercial initiatives at the intersection of product, marketing, and sales. My focus is helping organizations translate complex technologies into clear positioning, scalable strategies, and commercial impact.

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Across SAP, Philips, and as a founder, I’ve built and scaled initiatives spanning enterprise GTM, executive communications, and venture development. I partner closely with C-level stakeholders to turn product innovation into market traction, driving adoption, growth, and strategic alignment across teams. My work typically focuses on: • Translating complex technologies (AI, data, enterprise platforms) into clear positioning and narratives • Building and executing go-to-market strategies – from early-stage validation to scalable growth • Enabling teams with frameworks, content, and direction to win in the market • Connecting customer insights with product, strategy, and sales execution I bring a combination of operator experience (0→1 and scale), enterprise exposure, and strong storytelling – comfortable working with executive stakeholders as well as in hands-on, fast-moving environments. People often say I surprise them twice: first with bold ideas, and then with my ability to bring them to Previously: SAP (venture studio & innovation), Philips (CTO office), Founder & CEO (AI EdTech venture, €500K+ funding, 15k+ community).

Career Timeline

GTM Index

  1. LEADERSHIP, DIVERSITY, INNOVATIONJOB
    1. Guest Lecturer & Speaker
      5Y 10M
  2. WAVEMAKERS.IOJOB
    1. Member of the Board of Adv…
      1Y 7M
    2. Founder & CEO
      3Y 11M
  3. SALESFORCEJOB
    1. X-Industry Lead, Strategic…
      2M
  4. MIETZJOB
    1. Interim Strategy, GTM & Gr…
      5M
  5. HUMAN DELUXEJOB
    1. Co-Founder
      1Y 6M
  6. SAPJOB
    1. Head of Mktg and Communica…
      1Y 11M
    2. Mktg and Communications Lead
      1Y
  7. PHILIPSJOB
    1. Communications Specialist/…
      10M
    2. Internal Communications Le…
      1Y 2M
  8. THE HAGUE UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCESJOB
    1. Entrepreneur in Residence/…
      10M
    2. Design & Innovation Intern
      4M
  9. EUROGROUP FAR EASTJOB
    1. Management Trainee, Intern…
      1Y 9M
  10. REWE GROUPJOB
    1. Intern, Strategic Procurem…
      0M

Time in market 16Y 11MOpen 3Closed 11Stints 14

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  1. Job: SAP — Marketing and Communications Lead · 2016-06 – 2017-06
  2. Job: Philips — Communications Specialist/ EMEA Lead · 2015-07 – 2016-05
  3. Job: Philips — Internal Communications Lead/ Executive Assistant · 2014-05 – 2015-07
  4. Job: The Hague University of Applied Sciences — Design & Innovation Intern · 2014-01 – 2014-05
  5. Job: Leadership, Diversity, Innovation — Guest Lecturer & Speaker · 2020-10 – present
  6. Job: The Hague University of Applied Sciences — Entrepreneur in Residence/ Venture Development · 2013-09 – 2014-07
  7. Job: REWE Group — Intern, Strategic Procurement · 2010-10 – 2010-10
  8. Job: WaveMakers.io — Founder & CEO · 2021-01 – 2024-12
  9. Job: SAP — Head of Marketing and Communications · 2017-06 – 2019-05
  10. Job: EUROGROUP FAR EAST LTD. — Management Trainee, International Business & Operations · 2009-09 – 2011-06
  11. Job: Mietz — Interim Strategy, GTM & Growth Partner · 2025-12 – 2026-05
  12. Job: WaveMakers.io — Member of the Board of Advisors · 2025-01 – present
  13. Job: Human Deluxe — Co-Founder · 2019-06 – 2020-12
  14. Job: Salesforce — X-Industry Lead, Strategic GTM & Top Account Narratives (CCO Central, EMEA) · 2026-06 – present

Skills

SalesforceInternational TradeFinancial PlanningBusiness OperationsInternational RelationsMarketing StrategyVenture DevelopmentFinancial ModelingCross-Cultural CommunicationInternational BusinessProcurementSupply Chain ManagementProject CoordinationOperations ManagementResearch SkillsProduct DevelopmentBusiness Model DevelopmentFacilitationLeadership DevelopmentData AnalysisPublic Speaking

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